12 Questions
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Increasing age
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Hypertension
Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Increasing age
Which of the following is a genetic condition that can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis?
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Which of the following age groups is more likely to experience an increased risk of atherosclerosis?
Elderly individuals
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis that is influenced by genetics?
Increasing age
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis that is associated with damage to blood vessels?
Hypertension
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis that is associated with chemical damage to blood vessels?
Smoking
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis that is associated with excess alcohol consumption?
Excess alcohol
Which of the following is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis that is often associated with other risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus?
Obesity
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis that is associated with a sedentary lifestyle?
Lack of exercise
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis that is associated with obesity and physical inactivity?
Diabetes mellitus
Test your knowledge on non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Learn about genetic abnormalities, family history, and increasing age and their impact on the development of atherosclerosis.
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